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NA's first extraordinary session to consider 27 agenda items

Hanoi, July 8 -- The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) is tentatively scheduled to take place from August 3 to 24, during which lawmakers are expected to consider 27 agend... Read More


Vietnam emerging as new destination for Halal tourism

Khanh Hoa, July 8 -- Vietnam has significant opportunities to strengthen its position in the global Halal market, heard at a conference in the central province of Khanh Hoa on July 8. The conference, ... Read More


PM urges urgent completion of draft laws for submission to National Assembly's sessions

Hanoi, July 8 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 8 chaired the Government's law-building session for July, which focused discussions on a number of important draft laws, reports and proposals for ... Read More


Dong Thap tightens fisheries management to combat IUU fishing

Hanoi, July 8 -- The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is strengthening the management of its fishing fleet, monitoring of fishing activities at sea, and enforcement of regulations against illegal, u... Read More


Identifying advantages to realise FDI attraction targets: experts

Hanoi, July 8 -- Despite Vietnam's favourable conditions in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), experts held that achieving long-term goals in the field requires identifying advantages, removi... Read More


Malaysia plans transit centre for foreign workers

Kuala Lumpur, July 8 -- Malaysia is planning to establish a transit centre capable of accommodating 1,000-2,000 foreign workers as part of efforts to strengthen migrant labour management, enhance secu... Read More


Vietnam, Japan seek new strides in defence cooperation

Hanoi, July 8 -- General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, has praised Japan's cooperation with and support for Vietnam in areas including training, defence indus... Read More


Top leader calls for building modern, transparent, integrated labour market

Hanoi, July 8 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 8 underscored the need to build a modern, transparent, flexible and internationally integrated labour market. Chairing a wor... Read More


Vietnam's demographic transition lays foundation for long-term development: French study

Paris, July 7 -- Vietnam's successful demographic transition - with its population surpassing 100 million, steadily rising life expectancy and a relatively balanced fertility rate - has laid a solid f... Read More


Malaysia's dengue-related deaths rise nearly 70% in first half of 2026

Kuala Lumpur, July 7 -- Malaysia recorded a sharp rise in dengue cases and related deaths in the first half of 2026, with fatalities increasing 66.7% and infections rising nearly 30% year-on-year. Th... Read More